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French Connection

The delights of French cuisine, wine and spirits took center stage at Passport to France, the French-American Chamber of Commerce of Chicago’s 29th annual cultural celebration at the Union League Club. Twenty top chefs, including Martial Noguier of Bistronomic and Carrie Nahabedian of Naha and Brindille, prepared their favorite French-inspired dishes for some 900 Francophiles, while dozens of elite importers and vendors enticed passersby with tempting displays of libations, cheeses, confections and more. White Label DJs Sadie and Madrid added to the festive atmosphere as guests indulged to their hearts’ content. –Photos by Paul Strabbing